The Goodpasture tennis team has been working hard to kick off the start of a great season.

The coach of the tennis team is Zach Shockley, and this is his first year coaching tennis.

“Our team thrives on the positive environment and vibrant energy that each member contributes,” Coach Shockley said. “While tennis often emphasizes individual performance, we embrace the belief that our unity is key to our strength and success, regardless of the outcome. This collective mindset is what sets us apart and propels us forward.”

The tennis team consists of nine men including: Cayden Burke, Eddie Chan, Auston Estes, Frank Gallina, Grady Goodman, Jesse Kindall, Max Head, Skye Yau, and Jayden Jones. 

Women on the team include Naomi Cartwright, Maja Daugherty, Hannah Edwards, Oliva Harding, Auburn Haun, Corrie Gallina, Lauren Gillingham, Addie Rose McClellan, Ella Morgan, and Addi Ruffin.

The team has weekly practices where they train and put forth their best efforts to grow in their ability to be great at tennis 

Tennis matches will start up in the middle of March.